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Ever Wondered What That Big Rock in Lake Charles Is For?

Y'all, I've lived around here my whole life and never knew the story behind this big rock along the Lake Charles lakefront! Turns out, it goes back almost 200 years. Did you know about this?

Lake Charles, LA · 10d

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Orange County Mom Says 4-Year-Old Found Alone, Crying on School Bus

A 4-year-old Orange, Texas boy was found alone and crying on a West Orange-Cove CISD school bus Thursday morning, more than three hours after his mother watched him climb aboard for what should have been a routine ride to class. Alexus Lastrapes says the bus barn did not call her until around 9:15 a.m. to tell her that her son, Preston Turner-King, had been found by himself on the bus. Child Protective Services is now investigating the incident.

Orange, TX · 7d
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Nearly 19,500 Liberty County voters cast ballots ahead of Election Day

Liberty County voters have been showing up at the polls, and County Clerk Lee Chambers is hoping a storm system expected Tuesday, Nov. 3, will not discourage residents from casting their ballots on Election Day. So far, 19,014 residents have voted in person during early voting. Another 429 mail-in ballots...

Liberty County, TX · 5d
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Liberty County residents can help shape future roadway plans at Nov. 18 meeting

Liberty County residents will have a chance to weigh in on future roadways and transportation needs during a community open house on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Dayton. The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and Liberty County are developing a countywide Thoroughfare Plan to identify potential roadway connections, improve traffic flow and prepare for continued growth.

Liberty County, TX · 4d
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Two Silsbee schools 'on hold' due to possible gas leak in neighborhood near campuses

SILSBEE — Two Silsbee ISD campuses are 'on hold' due to a gas leak in the neighborhood behind the campuses. The district posted a Facebook message saying that at 9:30 a.m., Silsbee Police contacted the campuses to let them know they are investigating a possible gas leak in the neighborhood behind Silsbee Elementary and Laura Reeves Primary.

Silsbee, TX · 5d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Art Crawl offers a look inside Beaumont’s creative community

On any given day, Beaumont is home to artists working to bring beauty and creativity to the world. Most of the time, they toil away far from unsuspecting eyes. But the public will soon get a chance to visit a variety of venues as a group of creators open their doors. The second annual Downtown Beaumont Art Crawl is set for 2-6 p.m. Nov. 7. Artist Dario Bucheli, who has a studio at the new Calder Works art space, said the Art Crawl grew out of an idea for a few artists to introduce their work to the community. “We thought it would be a good thing to do for the community, for us to open our spaces and let people see what we're working on and make ourselves known,” he said. “At that time, I had just moved into my studio, and so we thought of including just a couple of us. Then the more we thought about it, the more I realized there's actually a lot more artists and cultural landmarks and participants in downtown and in the area around it than I think a lot of people know. So, we figured it would be a good idea

Beaumont, TX · 6d

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Lake Charles Mobile Home Park is going under foreclosure as residents left in the dark

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Residents of Gulf Stream Manor, a mobile home park on Gulf Highway, are asking what a foreclosure means for them as the property heads to a sheriff’s sale on Jan. 20. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office seized the park in 2025 at the lender’s...

Lake Charles, LA · 8d

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Early voting ends with final surge in Jefferson, Hardin, Orange County

Who are the candidates for Jefferson County Criminal District Court?. JEFFERSON/HARDIN/ORANGE COUNTY — The surge in early voting began on day one and never let up, with the final numbers tonight showing a strong turnout in Jefferson County, Hardin and Orange County. Early voting began October 19 and ended...

Orange County, TX · 8d

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Two Silsbee schools 'on hold' due to possible gas leak in neighborhood near campuses

SILSBEE — Two Silsbee ISD campuses are 'on hold' due to a gas leak in the neighborhood behind the campuses. The district posted a Facebook message saying that at 9:30 a.m., Silsbee Police contacted the campuses to let them know they are investigating a possible gas leak in the neighborhood behind Silsbee Elementary and Laura Reeves Primary.

Silsbee, TX · 5d

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Jefferson County Grand Jury Returns Six Indictments in Beaumont Case

Jefferson County grand jurors returned six indictments against 31-year-old Dawn A. Vickers after a September incident in Beaumont, with one count for each of six children, KFDM reported. The charges allege abandonment or endangerment with intent to return, a state jail felony under Texas Penal Code Section 22.041(d)(1). The children ranged in age from 8 months to 10 years.

Beaumont, TX · 9d

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Cost concerns lead Liberty County commissioners to move forward with 500-bed jail

After years of planning and discussions, Liberty County is moving forward with construction plans for a new county jail. During a special called meeting Friday, Oct. 30, Liberty County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to proceed with an approximately 500-bed facility, choosing not to pursue a larger 600-bed option that would have provided additional room for the county’s growing detention needs.

Liberty County, TX · 8d

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Beaumont to install adaptive traffic signals on four major roadways

Beaumont is moving forward with plans to install adaptive traffic signal systems along four major roadways, including College Street, where business owners say congestion is common during morning and evening commutes and around lunchtime. The projects will upgrade existing traffic signals on College Street, 11th Street, Major Drive and MLK...

Beaumont, TX · 10d

KFDM-TV

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Residents question consistency as $2,000-a-day code fines target dumping, lawns, zoning

Port Arthur — Port Arthur residents could face fines of up to $2,000 a day for certain code violations, including illegal dumping, parking on a lawn and zoning issues, but some residents are questioning how consistently the rules are enforced. The City of Port Arthur recently shared a Facebook...

Port Arthur, TX · 10d

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Building in Beaumont that once had ties to Jasper under scrutiny and concern

A building in Downtown Beaumont with strong ties to Jasper is under scrutiny. The Tonahill building, a four-story Art Deco structure at 495 Orleans Street once owned by the late Joe Tonahill, a famed Jasper attorney, has been abandoned and closed for some time. However, recent reports that pieces of plaster and other debris have fallen from the building have concerned some and prompted calls for action before someone gets hurt.

Beaumont, TX · 11d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Beaumont road closures set for Gift of Life Monster Dash 5K

Main Street and parts of downtown Beaumont will close to traffic as the Gift of Life Monster Dash 5K gets underway.

Beaumont, TX · 9d

KFDM-TV

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Boil Water Notice in Nome after contractor accidentally cuts main line

NOME — Families that live in Nome need to boil their water until further notice, according to Mayor Kerry Abney. The mayor says a contractor working for TxDOT and installing a safety barrier accidentally cut the 8 inch main water line today. That prompted the mayor to issue a...

Nome, TX · 8d

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Mardi Gras SE Texas will host only its Aurora Grand Ball in 2027, with no parades, as Port Arthur launches its own Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas will celebrate its 35th year with a Mardi Gras ball but no parades in 2027, as the nonprofit regroups after what it called a "devastating rainout" in 2026. The 35th Anniversary Majestic Krewe of Aurora Grand Ball on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Beaumont Civic Center...

Port Arthur, TX · 11d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Beaumont Trees is putting down roots for a greener city

A new local nonprofit is working to build up Beaumont’s tree canopy.

Beaumont, TX · 9d

12NewsNow

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Over 80K people cast their ballot in SE Texas as early voting comes to an end

Jefferson County, TX · 8d

Yahoo!

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Beaumont ISD dedicates transportation complex to Howard Trahan Jr., the district’s longest-serving trustee

Beaumont ISD dedicated its new transportation complex Wednesday morning to Howard J. Trahan Jr., the longest-serving trustee in the district's history. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Trahan Transportation Complex ran from 10 to 11 a.m. at the facility, located at 2445 Concord Road, according to a Beaumont ISD news release. The program included welcome remarks from district leaders, special remarks from the Trahan family, the official ribbon-cutting, guided tours of the facility and a reception for guests, the release said.

Beaumont, TX · 10d